Elkland High School - Loudspeaker Yearbook (Elkland, PA)

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30 THE LO for Van Dusen's famous stringless spaghetti. Josephene Nelson finds her work on the radio. She is Aunt Josepheneu to the kiddies every night at six o'clock telling them, daily her bedtime stories. Why, here is little Jeannette Pattison! She is tiaveling with Barnum and Bailey circus and is one of the highest paid acrobats traveling with that famous troupe of Tumblers. Her pal, Ann Ellicott is a tight-rope walker in that circus. She toils long hours in all seasons to retain her equilibrium on the slender cord which supports hcr. 0.1 the same page are found Helen Snyder and Elizabeth Davis, both famous musicians traveling with Walter Damroch and giving concerts in noted musical centers. The first person I see on the next page is John McCaslin, who has turncl out to be 11 rancher cowboy in the wild and woolly West. He raises coyotes for de Mille to use in his de Mille's pictures. His brother, Robert, is a gum chcwcr with the popular Wrigley's concern. As his testing powers are so amazing, he is allow- ed to test out the latest 'chewrf Farther d iw.i the page I spy two more of my classmates, Bernice O'Reilly and Gladys Carson. Both of these girls have been recently hised as private secretaries to Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh. I'll wager they have never rcgrettel taking geometry, a subject which neither one was especially desirous to take at first. My, what a large class this is. I never realizel it before I began looking up their prcscnt oc. cupations. I see that the quiet Frances Piecuch is campaign manager for Franklin D. Roosevelt who, incidentally, is running for prcsident again against our worthy classmate, John Vrnft. Frances intends to manage the 'red tape' campaign business for him to the best of her ability. Ronald Foreman is the efficiency expert at the White House, and it is said. from observa- tion, that every man is forced to 'hustle' when Ronald comes around the corner. Washington is indeed blessed with the prrsence of many noted people, for in ad lition to those mentioned before in this paragxaph, Alberta Adriance and Wilma Owlett are efficient librarians in the Congressional Library. Helen Cashdollar has become a wondrous opera singer. All her notes are shrill and sweet and remind one of the mountains for she chews 'Teaberry's' preferred. Acting and singing go UD SPEAKER together, therefore I think. it is fitting to men! tion next Jean Little, who has signed a movie contract for a prominent movie concern to appear in talking pictures as the doulzle of Pola Nejgri, another company, seeking a contract, asked her to .lcuble for Greta Garbo: all these events pointing up to thc fact that Jcan is quite a vamp. Actors and actresses :eemed to be well versec on the subject of 'llivorce', which reminds me that Magdalen.- Fineili is a divorcee, cirlzarking for the fifth time on the uncertain ship 'Matrimony' with :i huslaiid who is famous as the world's best niathematiclan. Dropping the subject of matrimony anti act ing, let us return to the more practical things of life. Among these we find that Roma Jean' Ingersoll has aspirel to 2, position at Colu-inbizi where she teaches Latin to the stuzlegits and is hailed as a famous person. Winifrcd Cara' is Flcnch Professor at Allegheny Follcge, and today her position is coveted by many. Wendell Baker, William Cosicr and Francis Hall are teaching' Physical Education in well knowi cclleges. Paul VanZilc, the big Varsity man, ii teaching trigonomctry way up in Boston where he explains his problen: to all intelfigent coll.-'rc students. Frcrn the above facts, quite a num- lier of my old classmates have turnel out to bc school teacl1.'1's. The first face which appears on the last page cf the pictures ia Carmei Fevette who, at pre- sent, is playing the part of 'I.ittl,- Flva' in thc ,tlay 'Uncle Tom's Fahinf She is no'e:l far and wide as an actress of ability. Julia Cornalia. well-known typist. is touring the world and sec. ing things. On her return to Elklanl she expecti to announce hor engzigsment. Betty Elliott and Iivelyn Van Gorden are salesladiea for P:ind's skin frcshcner. Their natural blushes serve as an inducement to all custo'ncrs. Sylvia Gardner is a miseionary who is ap 3' .' sent ii Africa try ing to tcach christianity to the savages. Ule'1i Learn is the present editor of the 'I.a.lies Home .Iournal', which is grow ng more popular than ever. And the last shining countenanc- which appears before my w.1.idering eyes in t'iat of James fampbell who holds the honorable po vi'- tion of governor of our state. lli: cabinet is composed of flappers. and frequent meetings are in order. Thus ends our class. America is richer f.:r our having lived.-WM. F.

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THE LOUD SPEAKER 29 'Instruction In the Use of Books' by Lucy E. Fay and Anna L. Eaton, and may be applied to our library and school. The teachers' interest in the library centers the interest of pupils in the same direction. One of the grade teachers, who has helped tremendously in improving the library, is Mrs. Reed Stull. She is, at the pre- sent time, secretary of the library board and shows much interest in the work. In order to leam more about the progress of our library, let us consider the latest annual report of the librarian, which is as follows: Report for year ended December 31, 1933 Number of days open , 197 Number of books at beginning of year . 2737 Number of volumes loaned . .. 7224 Number added by purchase 111 Number added by gift . 24 Number withdrawn 5-I Total number at beginning of 1934 . 2818 Magazines subscribed to: Popular Science Monthly American Magazine Review of Reviews Country Gentleman American Boy American Girl Boys Life Magazines given to the library: Columbia Specialty Salesman Saturday Evening Post Christian Herald Woman's Home Companion Balance from fines and pay books December 31, 1933 518.88 Cash received from fines and paybooks S87.10, total 8105.51 Disbursements: Supplies ,... 529,95 Magazines 10110 Freight on books . 1.76 American News Co. 2.73 Books Rebound and repaired . 12.35 Work on book shelves .51 Box rent at Post Office . 1.80 Total . , , . . . . 559.19 Balance January 1, 1934 546.32 From this report we find that the circulation for the year was 7224, which was an increaes of 970 more than in 1932, and 1254 more than 1931. This shows us that our library is making better progress each year and we should show our wholehearted appreciation by giving our co- operation in every respect. There's much more that could be said on the subject of libraries, but the one thing to bear in mind is the value, help, and importance of our library to our school children and the kind help and influence of our interested librarian. Miss Florence Magee. She has always been interested in library work, and she has done .much toward improving the library, Her smile ing face greets all those who come her way. J. E. N. CLASS' PROP!-IECY While I was sitting one evening before a cheery fireplace, enjoying reminiscences of the past, I happened to notice some books which were neatly piled on the library table. One book in particular interested me .more than the others, being engraved with the words Loud Speaker on the cover. How did the Elkland High School Annual Year Book of 1935 happen to be lying here on my table? I thought I had lost it long ago. Upon opening its pages, I found the Senior class pictures among the first pages of the book. Wliy, that is Mary Jane Bailey who is now a member of our Congress sent from the state by their votes. In the spare time :he is busy in her famous laboratory toil- ing to perform a miracle of eliminating holes in doughnuts. Who would have believed that the high school boys of fourteen years ago, Glenn Week's would be America's greatest zoologist and his brother, Kenneth Weeks, the world'3 second 'tLuther Burbank ? John Hammond! The last time I heard from John he was acting as United States Ambassa- dor to France, having a fine time in the gayest of cities-Paris. In order that Ambassador Hammond ,may not become homesick, the well known artist, Alice Backes, practices her pro- fession in Paris, designing and creating dresses for Lelong. Practically overnight, the boys and girls of our class have grown up and made names that have helped make the history of Elkland High School famous. Artists, actresses. scientists, teachers'-America is rich in these fields. Yet, still several ,more of my classmates have made themselves famous. Robert McDonald is taking Mussolini's place as director at Rome. In memory of Caesar, that beloved victor, he ex- pects to erect a statue, because he is indebted to him for so much enjoyment. Kenneth Van- Dusen is a big stockholder on that celebrated Wall Street . He has a corner on the market

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THE LOUD SPEAKER 31 CHRISTMAS SEAL SALE The Elkland Public Schools conducted a Christmas seal sale this year, as in years before, which turned out to be a great success, netting us seven dollars more than last year. In the four high school grades the presi- dents of the classes were in charge of the re- ceipts, in the grades the teachers were in charge. The seal sale always causes .much excite- ment in the school, because each grade wants to he the one to sell the most seals. Miss Irene Yurkewitch's section of the third grade came out highest this year with a total of 251355. The sum total of the seal sale was S121.71, an amount which shows clearly enough that every- one must have tried to do his duty. J.M.C. QUALIFICATIONS FOR A CLASS PRESI. DENT AND METHOD OF ELECTION Since the president of a class is its presiding officer and representative, ,more thought should be given to a :student's qualifications and ability to fulfill the duties of that office. The follow- ing are a few suggestions which may help in choosing a candidate. 1. He or she should have a sense of rcs spozisibility, and a willingness to cooperate with the faculty. 2. He or she should be well liked by th: class as a whole, show no partiality, and be fair to all members. 3. He or she should have a good scholastic standing and a practical business sense. 4. He or she should be willing to go ahead and superintend the activities of the class, and be generous in giving his time and interest to the welfare and progress of the class. 5. I-Ie or she should have been a member of the school for at least two years previous to clection. METHOD OF ELECTION At the first class meeting of the fall term, which is presided over by the president of the previous year, a nominating committee should be appointed by the class sponsor. This commit- tee, which should be composed of both boys and girls, should hold a meeting and nominate such persons as they think best fill the requireinents for class president. These nominations are then subjcct to the censorship of the faculty. If these nominations are approved, a second class meeting should be called and the decision of the class reached by means of secret ballots. The newly elected president is then given over the responsibilities of the office. It is an honor to be president of a class. It would be wise to choose to the best ability a person who will appreciate this honor and return the appreciation in an honorable way: 'J. L. LE CIRCLE FRANCAIS This year for the first time a French Club has been organized in Elkland High School. Miss McCabe, the language teacher, is the sponsor and instructor of these meetings. Since this is the first attempt to have a club of this kind, it is rather in the form of an experiment. The members of the club are students of either the first, second or third year of the course of French study. The purpose of this club is to improve pxonunciation, help familiarize the students with the customs of France and the French people, and last, but not least, to banish that feeling of fear and dread which every novice in a foreign language has. These aims are not so very high. They are humble, in fact, but it is felt that all the efforts put into this work will be vvcll repaid. Since some of the members are not as far advanced in the course as others, the question of finding material which would be interesting to the first year students as well as the third year students was no small job. It was then decided that the members of the thir'l year French class should plan the entertainments, asking the other members to cooperate with them in carrying out the programs, At the time of this writing there have been only two meetings. Both were deemed a succsss. The first was held Thursday evening, Nov. 22, at seven o'clock in the high school study hali. About forty-four boys and girls attended. To get everyone better acquainted, a round, called Frere Jaques, was sung by all. After that a guegsing game, games with numbers and coin- mands followed. Nearly all of these games were carried on in French, with only an occasional English word to aid when things became too mysterious to them. After the games the meet- ing closed by use of the round again.